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Baila Lazarus posted a discussion:

Social media and travel writing workshop this Saturday

The BC Association of Travel Writers is holding its annual symposium this Saturday, noon registration.
Please pass this on to those wanting to learn about travel writing or those interested in participating in small discussion groups/workshops around social media.
Saturday, April 28 at the... see more The BC Association of Travel Writers is holding its annual symposium this Saturday, noon registration.
Please pass this on to those wanting to learn about travel writing or those interested in participating in small discussion groups/workshops around social media.
Saturday, April 28 at the Listel Hotel 1300 Robson Street Vancouver BC V6E 1C5
TIME: Noon registration, symposium is 1 pm - 3.30 approx.
THEME: "Social Media". Presentations and workshops by experts:
* Mari Kane, travel writer, will be presenting on WordPress
* Owen Clark, president of ByzHub, will give tips on blogging and tweeting
* Julie H. Ferguson, travel writer, will present on how to raise your profile online
Entry fee includes a delicious lunch, along with all the coffee, tea and snacks you can drink and eat. Plus lots of tourism-related door prizes, such as an overnight stay at the Empress in Victoria.
ADMISSION: $20 for Members, $40 for non-members
http://www.bctravelwriters.com/events2012/index.html

27 days ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

16 Quick Ways to Squeeze More ROI From Your Blog Post

You deserve to get as much return as possible on that investment. But did you know there are some things you can do on top of creating remarkable content that will make those blog posts work even harder for you? Alone, each one of these things may not seem like much; but together, they add up to... see more You deserve to get as much return as possible on that investment. But did you know there are some things you can do on top of creating remarkable content that will make those blog posts work even harder for you? Alone, each one of these things may not seem like much; but together, they add up to a powerhouse punch that will bring a blog post from good to great

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/30238/16-Quick-Ways-to-Squeeze-More-ROI-From-Your-Blog.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HubSpot+%28HubSpot%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

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4 months ago

Sandy Chernoff thanks, Bonnie, your suggestions are always good...just don't know how to do some of those things!

4 months ago
Neil Doyle Very interesting reading. Although with a 7 month old in my lap it took 10 times as long as normal to get through it. :)

4 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

105 Tips To Make Your Blog Rock

So you want to start a blog or you already have one and no one is turning up to read it. Well it’s time to “Just Do It” and make the blog rock. If "blog" is a line item on your 2012 business plan this article from one of the best social marketers will get you started the right way.

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/01/25/105-tips-to-make-your-blog-rock/

5 months ago

Marilyn Anderson likes this.
Sandy Chernoff Thanks for sharing, Bonnie!

5 months ago
Marilyn Anderson This could be the answer to more than 1 New Year's Resolution! Thanks, Bonnie - keep it coming.

5 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

11 Blogging Essentials For Your Business

Online presence is an integral part of business these days. Whether you are a B2B or a B2C, a large portion of your lead generation is going to come from online searches.

These days when customers are seeking a product or service, the first search is probably going to happen online. A simple... see more Online presence is an integral part of business these days. Whether you are a B2B or a B2C, a large portion of your lead generation is going to come from online searches.

These days when customers are seeking a product or service, the first search is probably going to happen online. A simple Google search will rank results according to a site's locality, web traffic and SEO. The more valuable and content-rich a site is, the better.

http://socialmediatoday.com/katherine-felton/395412/11-blogging-essentials-your-business

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5 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

Blogging Turns Social Networking into Business Networking

hile millions of people are doing business every day on social networking sites, some business owners are reluctant to spend much time there because they don't think it's a valid business activity. They picture a non-stop (and potentially addictive) digital version of the water cooler... see more hile millions of people are doing business every day on social networking sites, some business owners are reluctant to spend much time there because they don't think it's a valid business activity. They picture a non-stop (and potentially addictive) digital version of the water cooler conversation, and wonder what would I talk about?

http://www.buildabetterblog.com/2011/10/blogging-social-networking-business-networking.html

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7 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Blog Conversion Rates

For those of you starting to blog with RTN - marketing is a big part of blogging. Here are 7 conversion site reviews that will show you how to increase blog conversion rates without messing around with any of that “tech” stuff.

http://socialtriggers.com/increase-blog-conversions-video/

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8 months ago

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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

6 Ways to Immediately Amplify Your On-Page SEO

We all know how important it is to rank in search engines to help your business get found. While off-page SEO is not something you can just do in one afternoon, we have some quick tricks to skyrocket your on-page SEO with only a few simple fixes to your web page.

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/22770/6-Ways-to-Immediately-Amplify-Your-On-Page-SEO.aspx

9 months ago

Christine Till, Bart Zych, and Bonnie Sainsbury like this.

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

How a Blogger can Build a Global Audience from Zero: Part Two

bookmark these two articles and refer to them as you build up your blog's authority

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/08/12/how-a-blogger-can-build-a-global-audience-from-zero-part-two-marketing-and-momentum//

9 months ago

Christine Till likes this.
Christine Till So, It looks like you really like HubSpot! I have been reviewing it and doing the trial! Looks good! Is that what you do instead of HootSuite?

9 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

How a Blogger can Build a Global Audience from Zero: Part One

from one of the social marketing giants

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/08/11/how-a-blogger-can-build-a-global-audience-from-zero-part-one/

9 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury, Christine Till, and Craig Addy like this.

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

7 Ways to Write Super Catchy Headlines

Headlines don't count as much for SEO, but they do let your readers know what to expect. Effective headlines can also be used as tweets . From time to time I'll be sharing an exceptional article I find exclusively with HOBN members. This is the first.

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/20567/7-Ways-to-Write-Super-Catchy-Headlines.aspx

9 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury and Kenton MacDonald-Lin like this.
Alex Salvador Thanks Bonnie. Gave me some ideas.

9 months ago

Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:

5 Tools to Measure your Social Media Success

It's important to measure your success. How are your followers reacting to your tweets and blogs? How many retweets and click throughs do your tweets get? Context (how your readers want to be communicated with) is just as important as what you say (Content)

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/07/27/5-tools-to-measure-your-social-media-success/

9 months ago

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Alex Salvador posted a discussion:

Are you thinking about starting a blog?

I wrote an article title - 5 things to consider before starting a blog.
http://goo.gl/CaHqd

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10 months ago

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Carlos Taylhardat posted a discussion:

Looking for your feedback on my personal blog

Please check this new blog. I think its self explanatory, if you like it and have a story about yourself that you want included I am honored to participate.

Thanks,
Carlos
http://alooser.com/2011/04/29/check-these-losers-at-alooser-com/

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1 year ago

Craig Addy Love the failure topic the current post addresses. I've posted a reply. Not sure I understand the header text on the blog Carlos - is the grammar what you intend? Do you mean "society's" rather... see moreLove the failure topic the current post addresses. I've posted a reply. Not sure I understand the header text on the blog Carlos - is the grammar what you intend? Do you mean "society's" rather than "societies"? I'm also thinking "keep" should be "keeps".

1 year ago

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